Videos

April 18, 2021

Ryan Taylor, superintendent, schools us on the one thing you can do today that will change tomorrow.

Jesse and Rene get Ryan Taylors advice on what it takes to work your way out of humble beginnings. Ryan, Superintendent of a Leak Detection team in San Antonio, shares his view on the value of Social Intelligence and the role men need to play in repairing our communities. As…

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April 18, 2021

An approach to recovering from rejection.

In this Monday Morning Hug you will get another option for dealing with No. It will require a mind for the long game and disconnecting from the self.

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April 18, 2021

Feedback: The Wind in our Sails

Jesse and Rene talk about how the feedback from the LnM Family has impacted them.

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April 11, 2021

Let your people Love on you

My greatest weakness is revealed on the Monday Morning Hug, and I hope it inspires you to be more connected to those that care about you.

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April 10, 2021

Making a come back when you think your life is over: Dee Durant Trade Advocate & apprentice

This conversation with Miss Dee Durant will take you back to them younger days when you felt like any wrong decision meant the end of the world. Dee advocates for Careers in the Trades as an ambassador for Kick Ass Careers and her story is a solid example of what…

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April 10, 2021

Rockin new Career Pathways with Stacy Gunderson

This episode covers Stacy's story from "glorified" laborer to Craft Training Superintendent. Jesse and Stacy have an in depth conversation about trade based internships for high school students and the commitment to Workforce Development her organization is displaying. Jesse trys really hard to get Stacy to brag about herself to…

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April 8, 2021

Episode 14: Making a come back when you think its all over with Dee Durant Electrical Apprentice

This conversation with Miss Dee Durant will take you back to them younger days when you felt like any wrong decision meant the end of the world. Dee advocates for Careers in the Trades as an ambassador for Kick Ass Careers and her story is a solid example of what…

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March 29, 2021

Combating active disengagement

This Monday morning hug gives you a tool that will elevate your team.

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March 25, 2021

Episode 13: Rockin new Career pathways with Stacy Gunderson

This episode covers Stacy's story from "glorified" laborer to Craft Training Superintendent. Jesse and Stacy have an in depth conversation about trade based internships for high school students and the commitment to Workforce Development her organization is displaying. Jesse trys really hard to get Stacy to brag about herself to…

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March 21, 2021

Seeking tips and tricks to get that rest in

On this Monday Morning Hug, I am requesting your wisdom on how you go about making a rest a priority.

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March 21, 2021

Reflection Episode: Looking back on our first 6 months of this podcast experience

Rene and Jesse have a conversation about what they have learned and what their view of the future is. You will hear how you (the audience) has impacted their life and how much your words of encouragement drive them. Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps Connect with us at: https://www.facebook.com/learninsn.missteps.1/…

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March 20, 2021

Reflection Episode: Reflecting on the first 6 months of this podcast experience

Rene and Jesse have a conversation about what they have learned and what their view of the future is. You will hear how you (the audience) has impacted their life and how much your words of encouragement drive them. Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps Connect with us at: https://www.facebook.com/learninsn.missteps.1/…

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March 15, 2021

Dont be a bobble head

This Monday Morning Hug offers some advice on connecting with Supervisors.

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March 13, 2021

A Veterans perspective on climbing the construction career ladder: Jarrod Tomassi

Listen in as Jesse discusses what's holding individuals back from the next level with Jarrod Tomassi, a safety director and veteran of the U.S. armed forces. Growing up Jarrod developed steely courage that he combined with skill to open doors. Discover how he transitioned from the mean streets to putting…

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March 11, 2021

Episode 12: Calibrating work ethic for a career in the trades- A veteran's perspective on climbin...

Listen in as Jesse discusses what's holding individuals back from the next level with Jarrod Tomassi, a safety director and veteran of the U.S. armed forces. Growing up Jarrod developed steely courage that he combined with skill to open doors. Discover how he transitioned from the mean streets to putting…

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March 6, 2021

Love them Construction Ladies

This Monday Morning Hug is in honor of all the wonderful, glamorous, inspirational ladies that are leaving the Industry better than they found it. Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps Access all Podcast Episodes at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ Connect with us at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/learnins-n-missteps-6525b41b7/ https://www.facebook.com/learninsn.missteps.1/ https://www.instagram.com/learninsnmissteps/ Women in Construction, Construction, Careers, Monday Morning…

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Feb. 28, 2021

Medicine for them Keyboard Warriors

This Monday Morning Hug offers a couple of tips to reduce those painful, regretful e-mail battles. Practice these 2 tricks to lower your stress and build relationships. Catch all Podcast episodes at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps #workforcedevelopment #learninsnmissteps #Mondaymorninghugs

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Feb. 28, 2021

Career change, growing up, and growing together with electrical tradesman Alexander Trevino

Listen in as Jesse and Rene discuss investing in people, making career moves, and working in the trades with Alexander Trevino, an electrical apprentice. After serving family and youth in the non profit world, Alexander now challenges himself with becoming an electrician. Here, Alexander transparently highlights critical elements to "staying…

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Feb. 25, 2021

Episode 11: Building Bonds and Challenging the Future- Discussing career change, growing up, and ...

Listen in as Jesse and Rene discuss investing in people, making career moves, and working in the trades with Alexander Trevino, an electrical apprentice. After serving family and youth in the non profit world, Alexander now challenges himself with becoming an electrician. Here, Alexander transparently highlights critical elements to "staying…

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Feb. 21, 2021

Choices taken away by Texas Freeze

This Monday Morning Hug is about introspection caused by Snowvid 2021. The freeze that hit Texas removed a lot of choices that I took for granted. The utility services going down also helped redefine luxury. Catch all Podcast episodes at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps #workforcedevelopment #learninsnmissteps #Mondaymorninghugs

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Feb. 19, 2021

Let your ideas grow

This Monday Morning Hug shines a light on a method for giving your ideas life. Subscribe to our Podcast at : https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ Contribute to the mission at: https://www.patreon.com/learninsnmissteps

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Feb. 18, 2021

Handle that Bully in your head

This Monday Morning Hug shares one method for combatting my most abusive critic. Subscribe to our Podcast at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ #learninsnmissteps #mondaymorninghugs #betterthanyesterday

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Feb. 18, 2021

Get messy, Learn faster

This Monday Morning Hug gives you insight to my hack for learning faster. Subscribe to our Podcast at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ #workforcedevelopment #mondaymorninghugs #learninsnmissteps

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Feb. 15, 2021

Give a smile, get a smile

This Monday Morning Hug touches on one energy source that has become depleted due to the wearing of face masks and the COVID situation. subscribe to the Learnins N Missteps Podcast on your favorite listening platform found at: https://learninsnmissteps.buzzsprout.com/ #mondaymorninghugs #learninsnmissteps

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